PowerBook - Is this powerbook a good buy?

pixelpeeper · pixelpeeper #1 (**permalink**)

01-26-2006, 11:21 PM

I have a chance to buy a 3 year old 15" powerbook g4, 867, 512, combo, 40 gig for 800.00. Said was throwing in extras. Also I am looking for a notebook that can handle photoshop. I know it could probably use a ram upgrade to be better. This notebook is in good condition, and supposedly has 7 months of apple care left on it. Is this a good deal considering that I can get a 12" refurb for 1099.00?

johninc · johninc #2 (**permalink**)

01-26-2006, 11:29 PM

If this is the Titanium it is not a good buy. My Dad had a titanium for 3 years (2002-2005) and it wasn't doing so well by the time he bought a new model.

If the 12" is the Aluminum model go for it, your saving 400 dollars.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #3 (**permalink**)

01-26-2006, 11:35 PM

Seems a little pricey to me. I would just save up the extra cash for the refurbed 12" myself.

chrisb2999 · chrisb2999 #4 (**permalink**)

01-27-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pixelpeeper

I have a chance to buy a 3 year old 15" powerbook g4, 867, 512, combo, 40 gig for 800.00. Said was throwing in extras. Also I am looking for a notebook that can handle photoshop. I know it could probably use a ram upgrade to be better. This notebook is in good condition, and supposedly has 7 months of apple care left on it. Is this a good deal considering that I can get a 12" refurb for 1099.00?

I know ive said this b4 on this forum but i got a 15 powerbook aluminum, 1 ghz, 256ram (need to upgrade it but doesnt cost that much), 60 gb hdd, combo drive, airport extreme, in great condition, and with applecare thru aug 2007 for $750. I'd keep looking...

pixelpeeper · pixelpeeper #5 (**permalink**)

01-30-2006, 02:15 AM

Thanks to all for the advice. I just bought a newer powerbook 15" 1.5 ghz, 80, super! I knew the people it came from. The wife tried using it for a couple of months and din't like mac, so I got a very ike new machine reasonably! Man am I excited! This dude rocks!

to_tough_to_die · to_tough_to_die #6 (**permalink**)

01-31-2006, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisb2999

I know ive said this b4 on this forum but i got a 15 powerbook aluminum, 1 ghz, 256ram (need to upgrade it but doesnt cost that much), 60 gb hdd, combo drive, airport extreme, in great condition, and with applecare thru aug 2007 for $750. I'd keep looking...

We know you got an incredible deal and all, but seriously, that was a once in a lifetime deal.

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pixelpeeper #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	01-26-2006, 11:21 PM I have a chance to buy a 3 year old 15" powerbook g4, 867, 512, combo, 40 gig for 800.00. Said was throwing in extras. Also I am looking for a notebook that can handle photoshop. I know it could probably use a ram upgrade to be better. This notebook is in good condition, and supposedly has 7 months of apple care left on it. Is this a good deal considering that I can get a 12" refurb for 1099.00?
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johninc #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2004 Location: Albany, CA Posts: 643 Mac Specs: ibook G4 12 inch running mac os 10.4 with: 60 gb HD+256 mb ram+Radeon 9200	01-26-2006, 11:29 PM If this is the Titanium it is not a good buy. My Dad had a titanium for 3 years (2002-2005) and it wasn't doing so well by the time he bought a new model. If the 12" is the Aluminum model go for it, your saving 400 dollars.
	QUOTE Thanks

pixelpeeper #5 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	01-30-2006, 02:15 AM Thanks to all for the advice. I just bought a newer powerbook 15" 1.5 ghz, 80, super! I knew the people it came from. The wife tried using it for a couple of months and din't like mac, so I got a very ike new machine reasonably! Man am I excited! This dude rocks!
	QUOTE Thanks

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